Magic Stun Heat in Double OT Thriller, Dash Miami's Playoff Hopes

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic ignited Amway Center with a stunning double-overtime victory over the rival Miami Heat on Saturday night, winning 136-130 in a game that swung wildly between Sunshine State foes. Evan Fournier led Orlando with 26 points, including the dagger 3-pointer that put the Magic ahead for good late in the second overtime. The win keeps Orlando 3.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the final play-in spot with 14 games remaining, injecting life into their season.[1][2] Miami, clinging to playoff hopes, couldn't hold off Orlando's relentless comeback in the heated intrastate rivalry dating back decades. The Heat–Magic battles have produced iconic moments, from the Magic's franchise-record 25-point rally earlier this season to their 117-108 triumph over Miami in the 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinals led by Desmond Bane's 37 points.[3] Saturday's clash added another chapter, with Orlando outlasting a gritty Heat squad fighting for every possession in front of roaring Florida fans. For Miami, the loss stings amid a tight Eastern Conference race, forcing the Heat to regroup quickly with the regular season winding down. Orlando's depth shone through, building on recent heroics like Cole Anthony's 13-point fourth-quarter explosion in a prior 121-114 comeback win over Miami. As both teams eye the postseason, this double-OT epic underscores Florida's fierce NBA pride, with the Magic now carrying momentum into the stretch run.[1][2][3]